Intensive English (ESL) Students

Apply to the International English Language Institute (IELI)

The International English Language Institute, located on the campus of Humboldt State University, is a multi-level intensive English program designed for students planning to enter an American college or university. We offer 6 sessions of intensive English language instruction per year.

IELI helps students improve their proficiency in the English language in order to reach academic, professional, and personal goals. In small classes taught by dedicated professionals, students are given individual attention to help develop their skills in taking notes, giving oral presentations, and writing.

Application Process

Be sure that your name is spelled exactly as it is on your passport. Check the starting date of the sessions you wish to attend. If you fill out the paper form, you can mail it to our address below, or save the form, and email it to ieliadmissions@humboldt.edu.

To assist us in placing you in the proper level, please take the Cambridge Placement Testand report your score on the application.

If you are already in the U.S. and transferring from another school or program, you must send us an IELI Notification of Intent to Transferwhich shows that you are in status, and a photocopy of your I-94 and I-20.